(A) The lids or covers of all refuse containers shall at all times be kept closed so that insects and animals may not have access to the refuse contained therein, and such lids or covers shall be opened only while depositing refuse into the container or while city employees are emptying or removing refuse therefrom, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that any items which are not contained properly or which are blown or otherwise scattered or spilled are properly contained for collection by city personnel.
(B) The customer is responsible for the sanitation and cleaning of any container or containers utilized by the customer for the collection and/or disposal of refuse or other waste. The customer shall also be responsible for cleaning up any spillage or scattering from such containers. Collection areas shall be kept in a sanitary and orderly manner so as not to create a health, safety or traffic hazard.
(C) Any items scattered, spilled, blown, or which are not contained properly shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant of the premises. Excess refuse or other waste materials for which collection arrangements have not previously been made with the Sanitation Superintendent shall remain the responsibility of the owner or occupant of the premises. This includes excess refuse and/or other waste materials, whether loose or contained, which are placed anywhere outside of the refuse container or inside the container in such a manner as to prevent closure of its prescribed lid.
(D) Refuse containers shall, at all times, be maintained in good condition. Any container that does not conform to the provisions of this chapter shall be reported to the Sanitation Department for replacement. Containers damaged shall be replaced and the cost of the container shall be charged to the customer. Customers shall not incur an additional cost for the replacement of containers that are in need of replacement through normal wear and tear or damaged by the city.
(Prior Code, § 51.23) (Ord. 1216, passed 12-12-1995; Ord. 1896, passed 3-10-2020)